CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $2,783
Cash Discount Price: $2,420
vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc is $2,783. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,420. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 26.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,420

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,783

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,420 (2266%)

Insurance Median: $2,783 (2606%)

Cash: $2,420 (2266% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,783 (2606% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2606% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2506%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,340 - $2,649	1255%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$1,409	1319%
Wellcare [1320]	$1,416	1326%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$1,423	1332%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$1,590	1489%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,629 - $2,536	1525%
Humana	$1,642	1537%
Aetna	$1,679 - $3,383	1572%
Longevity Health [1411]	$1,966	1841%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$2,722	2548%
Medcost [1067]	$2,783 - $2,912	2606%
Cigna	$3,673 - $4,105	3439%
Multiplan [1031]	$4,105	3843%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,420.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76856.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76856.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.